Last raid on Baltimores. Twelve Baltis airborne at 15.02 hours to attack road bridge 10 miles N. W. of ANCONA. Formation attacked in vics line astern at 16.00 hours at 11,500 feet. Pattern of whole formation straddled both rail and road bridges with direct hits on both and on buildings S. E. of target result in fires. Spits provided area cover. No enemy opposition encountered. A grand finale and a splendid adieu to our faithful old Baltis. Sortie Report No. 768.
Squadron stand-down to convert in earnest to Marauders.
This event, plus a few R.T.Us. was sufficient excuse for a grand party in the Mess that evening, and what a party !